Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Andrew Rosindell (Conservative), on Monday, 25 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 30 members in total.

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AUSTRALIA DAY

That this House is proud to join the people of Australia in celebrating 26 January, marking Australia's National Day, commemorating the anniversary of the day on which Captain Arthur Philip in 1788 unfurled the Union Flag at Sydney Cove; recognises the strong historical bonds and friendship that exist between the United Kingdom and Australia, which is reinforced by a shared language, co-operation through the armed forces, competitive sports, the arts and bilateral trade and investment; further recognises the importance of the common heritage and very special relationship that exists between the peoples of both countries; and calls on the Government to continue to work to strengthen the close political, economic and cultural ties that bind together these two great nations and Commonwealth members who share Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State and Sovereign.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

AUSTRALIA DAY (705A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Michael Connarty (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 2 February 2010. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

leave out from `nations' to end.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

705 

705A1 

Session

2009-10

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Ann Winterton

Lindsay Hoyle

Andrew Dismore

James Gray

Subjects

Politics and government Australasia

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk